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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1950
Page
7
Dr Wayland Vaughan of Boston University argues trouble should not be avoided as it builds resilience and tolerance. He says facing problems creates guts and sympathy, while urging realism about bosses and life. Some find his view bracing, others compare it to Job’s comforters.
In Hamhung North Korea Oct 28 a bare little church near a bombed electric plant sheltered a small congregation. A cross marked the building as a place of worship where ten young girls sang with an organ as a Korean reader and visitors listened. They spoke of democracy and religious freedom while the church endured Red rule. The hymn Rock of Ages stirred courage in the youths as the old man read the New Testament and nails were hammered into window frames for protection. The scene closed with the church community waving goodbye under a shining cross as they faced adversity and faith.
Alvin L. Dudley of Keymar writes protesting the shift from five to ten gallon milk cans during wartime. He argues heavier cans burden disabled and elderly producers, worsened by labor shortages and child labor, urging health boards and officials to intervene to ease production during the war effort.
The Threads of Gold Bible Class annual Hallowe'en party at Calvary Methodist, led by Mrs. Martin Ritchie, awarded prizes for costumes and games, planned a rummage sale for November 3, and set November 28 for the next meeting.
Fifty years ago the Fort Dodge fire trapped Miss Livvie Gorman on the third floor. She was lowered by ladder to firemen after a near fatal escape. Mrs Susan R Flemming sold her Market and Fifth street store to Daniel Stull for 2500 dollars. Rev Jaddison Ingle telegraphed his safe arrival in Shanghai and hopes to reach Hankin. The News laments the annual flower show failure and notes a hoped resumption next year. An advertisement by Chesapeake and Potomac lists new subscribers and numbers.
Preparations were under way to pump water from Montevue Springs into the city main using the old United steamer driven by an electric motor. Roads delayed the Republican State candidate tour led by Mayor Broening of Baltimore. A local resident pled guilty to promiscuous water use and paid fines. Stray dogs damaged crops and poultry causing higher costs than Federated Charities and Frederick City Hospital budgets. Free Library notes forest fire fighting efforts.
Washington observers warn labor and economic interests push for excess profits tax and wage boosts, risking inflation and market instability. Controls loom on materials, credit, and nonessential construction, threatening defense program execution and employment.
A Lock Haven resident describes building a simple flying saucer from balsa wood foil and balloons. Following step by step directions, the craft rose about a hundred feet on a windy Friday, drawing crowds on Main Street and sparking curiosity about the so called flying saucer phenomenon.
Hood College will observe Y Awareness Week from October 28 to November 4. Students will focus on the activities and contributions of the YWCA on campus. Freshmen have their own group with officers. the Y cabinet is elected by the student body.
The Social Service committee lists Christmas parties for city children and entertainment programs. It also plans Christmas caroling at Montevue to involve young men and women in exchanging ideas through community activity.
Hood College library staff will host a Halloween themed evening for student assistants and training students at Miss Katherine Dutrow’s home 406 West Second Street. The event aims to foster fellowship among Hood’s librarians and trainees this fall.
New Delhi reports confirm Chinese army orders to advance into Tibet but provide no proof troops have crossed the border. India told Peiping it regretted the invasion order and is reviewing UN plans for Red China. Top officials fear the move could push India toward Western democracies.
The newspaper notes that if Eugene T. Grove, pastor of Grace Memorial Baptist Church, is elected state delegate next month, the General Assembly must rule on whether he can take the seat. Clergymen are barred by the state constitution from office, a provision unsure to many candidates, with Deputy Attorney General J. Edgar Harvey stating the Assembly holds authority to decide. The article urges readers to vote on November 7.
Leila Marie Bagdoyan daughter of Mr and Mrs Bagdoyan married Charles Isaac Wiles Jr at St Pauls Lutheran Washington with a candlelight ceremony. Rev Henry W Snyder officiated. The bride wore ivory satin with net bodice and pearl crown. Guests included maid of honor Helen Bagdogan and bridesmaid Joyce Wiles. Best men were Herbert Rollins Frederick H Schmick and Preston Bernard Wiles. After a reception the couple planned a northern states tour and Washington residence. Mrs Wiles attends George Washington University. Mr Wiles teaches at Walkersville High School.
Frederick area society pages report two weddings and an engagement. Nancy Lee Webber married Franklin E. Smith at Walkersville Methodist Church with clergy Rev DeWit Dickey officiating. Patricia Mulcahey wed John W James at St John’s Church rectory October 6 with Rev Robert A Boze. Chester Summers announces Mary Kathleen Loy engagement to Charles Rudell Loy of Frederick Route 4, with a wedding date set.
Ten Hood students plus two faculty members depart today for an overnight bicycle excursion returning Sunday morning. Organized by the Hood Athletic Association Outing Committee led by Betsy McCain, the trip kicks off a year of events including a winter weekend at Skytop and a Chesapeak Bay sailing cruise. Committee members include Diane Brushner Doris Dreiser Joan Gebhardt Ann Harris Le Landrine and others.
Mrs Augustus Frizzell presided as Taylorsville Homemakers Club met on October 24 with 16 members present. Miss Evelyn Scott spoke on floor coverings and tile while stressing water as an enemy of hardwood. Mrs Carlton Barnes discussed a painting from The Music Lesson and Gladys Rockmore Davis. Mrs Herman Barnes reported on International Relations marking the UNs fifth anniversary. Miss Scott displayed the UN flag. A nominating committee was named and refreshments were served. Next meeting planned at Mrs Augustus Frizzells home in November.
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